Hunan Bar — Restaurant in Pittsburgh

An absolute gem for authentic Chinese cuisine lovers! 😍 Don't let the modest decor or occasional language barriers deter you - this place serves THE most phenomenal dishes that keep me coming back daily. The chefs masterfully blend fiery Hunan flavors, numbing Sichuan spices, and hearty Northeastern comfort food in ways that teleport me straight to China's culinary capitals.

Must-tries: No 116 Steamed Fish Filet with Chopped Chilies ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Huge fish - takes two people to finish! No 130 Braised Pork with Preserved Vegetables ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Trust me, it has a beautiful name in Chinese. No 168 Sichuan Mapo Fish ⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you are hungry and don't know what to order, go for this. No 177 Double Cooked Pork Slices ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the most classic Chinese dishes. No 215 Double Cooked Pork Slices(Crispy Sweet and Sour Pork Slices ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Same name but totally different tastes. My favorite. No 232 So Say We All Cabbage ⭐⭐⭐ Vegetable dishes are a must too. No 244 Fish Flavor Shredded Pork ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect with rice. No 254 Kung Pao Chicken ⭐⭐⭐⭐ This tastes best with extra spice!

While service might require some patience (and Google Translate), every mouthwatering bite justifies the adventure.

Pro tip: Come hungry and ask for the authentic Chinese food recommendation - it's where the real...

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Large servings and authentic Hunan flavor. We asked for minimal oil and no MSG in all dishes, possible since my grandparents speak mandarin. Ordered way too much for four people but now we have yummy leftovers.

(1) bok choy with mushrooms (A+ sauce), (2) pork stomach with vegetables (a wildcard we were all pleasantly surprised by), (3) winter melon spare rib soup (almost creamy bone broth), (4) sliced fish Hunan style (didn’t realize this was fried but still good, not particularly greasy; generous chili and peppercorn !!), (5) water spinach (came in like a creamy mushroom sauce, good for quenching the spice flames), (6) scallion pancake (we didn’t even touch this we were so full. Later tried a piece and it’s light and flaky, not too greasy).

Affordable prices with college crowd. Fish and seasonal water spinach were pricier, most dishes $5-9.50, specialities around $13-16. Didn’t try the hotpot but it seemed very popular. My grandparents were huge fans of the flavor and quality. They also had interesting looking rabbit and frog dishes....